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News - 2012

A DEFRA Family Food Survey was published on 13 December. The report presents statistics on food and drink purchases by UK households in 2011 and compares levels with previous years. It also converts purchases into estimates of average energy and nutrient intakes.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is to undertake a study to assess the allergen information that is currently being provided for foods that are sold as non pre-packed and pre-packed for direct sale (or 'loose foods').

A new guide to help food and drink companies large and small identify and manage supply chain risks as part of an approach to sustainable sourcing was been launched on 4th December 2012 by the Food and Drink Federation.